Siheyuan: I am reborn as a good person He Yuzhu

"Okay, I'll take you to the market next time." His mother finally agreed to his request. "Yeah, that's great, thank you!" He Yuzhu jumped up excitedly.

"But remember, you can only take half a day off, and you must go back to school in the afternoon." Mom reminded again. "I know, Mom, don't worry." He Yuzhu said happily.

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He Daqing is a skilled chef who enjoys a great reputation throughout the courtyard. Although his daily life is busy, shuttling between pots and pans, he has a very indifferent attitude towards money, and firmly believes that as long as he has skills, wealth will naturally knock on his door.

One afternoon, he was leisurely smoking his pipe in the yard and chatting with Liu Ping. Liu Ping, his gentle and kind wife, became increasingly unfit for work after becoming pregnant. So He Daqing decided to let her quit her job and rest at home to prepare for childbirth.

"Ping'er, you're pregnant now, so let someone else do the work," he patted her shoulder gently, his eyes full of concern.

Liu Ping smiled and nodded. "But how do we arrange the handover of this work?" she said with some worry.

He Daqing thought about it calmly, his eyes flashed, and he made a suggestion: "How about finding someone to take your place?"

"Find someone to replace me? Who is suitable?" Liu Ping asked doubtfully.

"Yes, I've thought about it. You can consider asking your two cousins ​​from your aunt's family. They are still young and are a good opportunity for learning a craft," He Daqing explained.

Hearing this suggestion, Liu Ping smiled and said, "Good idea, let's go talk to them."

In the next few days, the two began to make a specific plan. They planned to let them do some simple work at first, with a monthly salary of over 100,000 yuan. In one or two years, they would teach them the skills of cooking big pot dishes so that they would have a skill to rely on in the future. This plan was an idea that He Daqing came up with when he wanted to persuade Liu Ping to rest and recuperate. It not only solved the current difficulties, but also laid the foundation for the long-term stability of the family. When the aunt heard about this proposal, she was overjoyed and praised her nephew-in-law for being considerate. So everyone got busy together.

Soon after, Aunt Liu Ping returned to the village with the vegetable seller Liu. She was eager to share the good news with the whole family at the dinner table, attracting everyone's attention.

Liu Ping's husband has two sons: the eldest son has started a family and has a grandson; the second son, Liu Shitou, has just started his own family. According to traditional concepts, the eldest son should stay behind to inherit the family business, while the younger son is expected to go out and make a living. However, Liu Ping's uncle has different ideas.

Uncle Liu Ping was worried that if he let his eldest son work in the city, his eldest grandson might become a city dweller, and he and his wife might have difficulty seeing him again. This thought made him hesitate and difficult to decide.

After careful consideration, Uncle Liu Ping decided to use the method of drawing lots to determine which son would go to work in the city. This is not only fair and just, but also avoids favoritism and dissatisfaction. The family business will be left to the one who is not drawn. Although it is a difficult choice, he believes that this is the best solution and hopes that both sons can live a happy life in the city.

The atmosphere at home was heavy and tense, and everyone's mood seemed to be weighed down by a huge rock. After dinner, Uncle Liu Ping sat on a chair in the main room, holding a pipe, and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, finally breaking the silence.

"Let's decide by drawing lots." Uncle Liu Ping said calmly, and everyone understood that this was the biggest compromise he could make.

"Second brother, you come first." Uncle Liu Ping pointed at Liu Shitou who was sitting in the corner.

Liu Shitou stood up, his hands trembling slightly, and slowly took out a piece of paper from the bowl. After seeing the content on the paper, he looked surprised, as if he couldn't believe his luck.

"Haha, it's God's will. It looks like it's your turn!" Uncle Liu Ping said with a smile, patting his shoulder...

But the smile soon disappeared, because everyone knew that this note meant that the second child would have the opportunity to work in the city, while the eldest child could only continue to work hard in the countryside.

The eldest brother's wife cried silently, knowing that this meant more hard times for her and her child. The eldest brother stared at his wife, his tone both helpless and angry, "What's the point of crying? Just hold on!"

The second oldest, Liu Shitou, hurried to calm the atmosphere, "Brother, don't blame the sister-in-law. She has her own difficulties." He sighed, "I know I didn't draw the right lot."

"I will work hard. Once I become a regular employee, I will definitely try my best to help you move into the city." Liu Shitou patted his chest and promised.

The second daughter-in-law came over to comfort the eldest sister, "We are a family, and we will share the good and the bad together in the future."

But these words did not have much effect, because moving to the city meant a better life and a higher social status. This opportunity fell on Liu Shitou.

Liu Ping's uncle was upset when he saw this. He knew that this decision was a big test for the family, but he also believed that this was the best way to eliminate jealousy and disputes.

"Now that it's settled, there's no need to worry too much." He stood up and patted the table. "Second brother, you have to work hard and don't let us down."

"Of course, uncle, I will try my best!" The second brother Liu Shitou answered firmly and nodded vigorously.

However, this choice brought about far more changes than that. It not only completely rewrote the fate of the two brothers, but also plunged the entire family into a complex contradiction. The difference between what was obtained and what was not obtained, the intertwined feelings of envy and jealousy, the conflict between family affection and interests, these disputes made this large family of 24 people more complicated than ever before. All of this originated from the seemingly simple but helpless result of the lottery.

Liu Shitou stood at the entrance of the factory cafeteria, holding a freshly washed basket, with a bit of confusion in his eyes. He looked at the people coming and going, wondering whether he should follow his sister Liu Ping's advice and find a job here. He remembered that his sister once said that although this path was tiring, the income was stable. However, he himself hoped to do some challenging and innovative work.

"Shitou, what are you thinking about? Come and help!" Liu Ping's loud shout interrupted Liu Shitou's thoughts. He immediately responded and quickly walked into the cafeteria.

At first, Liu Shitou just helped wash vegetables in the cafeteria. He found that everyone was too busy to care about the newcomers. Although he felt a little disappointed, he still worked silently.

At this time, a tall man came over. He was He Daqing, the person in charge of the cafeteria. "You are Liu Ping's brother, right? I heard that she thinks highly of you." He Daqing smiled and said to Liu Shitou, nodding slightly.

"Yes, brother-in-law, I will do my best." Liu Shitou replied, feeling a little nervous.

He Daqing patted Liu Shitou on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, I think you're fine. Feel free to ask me for help if you have any problems in the future." After hearing this, Liu Shitou felt warmed and felt that he would not be alone here anymore.

As the days passed, Liu Shitou gradually adapted to the new environment and began to build friendships with other kitchen workers. Through constant interactions and communication, their relationship became closer. He also realized that although this job seemed boring, it also required a lot of skills and experience.

Once, Liu Ping's husband He Yuzhu saw Liu Shitou working hard. He walked over, patted his shoulder and said, "Brother-in-law, you are working so hard, are you interested in learning how to repair cars from me?"

This proposal excited Liu Shitou - he had always been interested in cars but had never been involved in car repairs. Now that he had the opportunity to learn, he was naturally willing to do it.

From then on, Liu Shitou embarked on a new journey of seeking knowledge. He followed He Yuzhu to learn car repair every day. Although the process was full of hardship and fatigue, he enjoyed it.

However, learning to repair cars is not always a smooth journey. It is not uncommon to encounter difficulties and setbacks, and He Yuzhu has always been there to encourage and support him. As his skills become more sophisticated, Liu Shitou also began to have his own unique insights and occasionally put forward suggestions for improvement. Even if some of his opinions were not adopted, he would not be discouraged, but would work harder to learn and explore.

In this experience, Liu Shitou deeply realized the essence of the craftsman spirit. He understood that becoming an outstanding craftsman requires not only the accumulation of skills and knowledge, but also the state of mind of unremitting pursuit of excellence and innovation. He set his ambition and determined to create more advanced and practical vehicles with his own hands and wisdom, striving to make greater contributions to society.

Facing the letter of introduction in his hand, He Yuzhu expressed his gratitude: "Master, I will always remember your kindness to me!" Master Qi waved his hand lightly, indicating that it was not worth mentioning. However, He Yuzhu knew in his heart that without the help of this elder, it would be almost impossible for him to gain a foothold in the contemporary world.

"Father, I'm back." He Yuzhu opened the door and handed the important letter to his father He Daqing, who was sitting on a rattan chair. When He Daqing took the letter and glanced at it, a hint of jealousy flashed in his eyes: "You found a master so quickly? What a good luck..."

He Yuzhu, who has performed well and has a strong learning ability since childhood, is well aware of his father's dissatisfaction. Although he always learns quickly, his old father never seems to be satisfied. He always compares him with others and seems to think that his son will never reach the expected height.

"Father, please don't say that anymore. It is my luck to meet Master Qi, and I believe that as long as I work hard, I will become an excellent chef." He Yuzhu responded with a firm look in his eyes.

He Daqing smiled coldly: "You are full of confidence, but the chef industry is not something you can make it by talent alone. You need to go through countless trials and tests before you can gain a firm foothold."

Although he heard such a response, He Yuzhu was not shaken. "I will prove everything with my actual actions and let you see my strength."

In Master Qi's carefully arranged schedule, in addition to studying cooking hard every day, He Yuzhu also needs to accompany his master to handle many matters. Even though he is so busy, he has no complaints because he knows that all this is for future achievements.